Nigeria-eligible defender makes European debut for West Ham thirteen years after joining academy
Published: December 10, 2021
Promising central defender Ajibola Alese made his European debut for West Ham United as they suffered a 1-0 defeat in Thursday's UEFA Europa League Group H tie with GNK Dinamo Zagreb. The England youth international of Nigerian descent, who captains West Ham U23 squad, was one of five academy products handed a place...
Kante beats Nigeria-eligible striker, 8 others to Chelsea Goal of the Month award
Published: December 09, 2021
France World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has beaten Nigeria-eligible youngster Tudor Mendel-Idowu and eight other players to Chelsea Goal of the Month award for November 2021. The official website of Chelsea informed on Thursday evening that Chelsea fans have voted Kante's sublime solo strike at Leicester Cty ...
After signing new deal, teenage Arsenal striker targets playing for England over Nigeria
Published: December 09, 2021
Henry Timi Davies has made it clear his international future lies with England over the Nigerian national teams. The former Manchester City schoolboy inked his first professional contract with the Gunners this week after turning seventeen, a deal that will see him remain at the Emirates Stadium until at least the en...
Three Nigerian players to miss Napoli vs Leicester City Europa League clash
Published: December 09, 2021
Three Nigerian players will completely miss out on the matchday squad on Thursday evening when Napoli take on Leicester City at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the Europa League. It was already known that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen wasn't going to play a part against the Premier League opponents even though ...
How Man Utd young star Shoretire reacted after Champions League debut vs Young Boys
Published: December 09, 2021
Manchester United attacking midfielder Shola Shoretire took to social media to share his happiness after making his UEFA Champions League debut against Young Boys at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. The England U19 international of Nigerian descent came on as a 67th minute substitute to replace Amad. Manchester U...
Teenage Nigeria-eligible striker signs new contract with Arsenal
Published: December 09, 2021
Henry Timi Davies has taken to social media to announce that he has signed a new contract with Premier League side Arsenal. Allnigeriasoccer.com reported nine months ago that Davies was going to sign his first professional contract with the Gunners during the 2021-2022 season and the Anglo-Nigerian has confirmed a...
Colchester's Nigerian GK picks out two dangerous Arsenal players ahead of FAYC cracker
Published: December 09, 2021
Colchester United will face Arsenal in a glamour FA Youth Cup third round tie at the JobServe Community Stadium on Friday night with some Nigeria-eligible players in contention to future. The likes of Zach Awe, Henry Timi Davies and goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo are age-eligible for the FA Youth Cup as they had not reache...
Shoretire makes Champions League debut for Man Utd in draw against Young Boys
Published: December 08, 2021
Highly-rated attacking midfielder of Nigerian descent, Shola Shoretire made his Champions League debut as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Young Boys at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. In his first-ever squad involvement for the Champions League, the England U19 international entered the game as a substit...
Ndidi not among seven Leicester players who have tested positive for Covid or ill
Published: December 08, 2021
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers revealed during Wednesday's pre-match press conference that seven players will not be available for selection against Napoli in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. The seven unnamed players are not at the disposal of the Northern Irish football tactician due to a combination of il...
21-year-old Omole rubs shoulders with Harry Kane Tottenham's final workout pre-Rennes
Published: December 08, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte promoted London-born Nigerian defender Tobi Omole to first-team training a day before the north London club tackle Rennes in the UEFA Europa Conference League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The former Arsenal starlet participated in the final training session on Wednesday, pu...
Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent makes UYL debut for Manchester United
Published: December 08, 2021
Talented midfielder of Nigerian descent Max Oyedele has made his UEFA Youth League debut for Premier League giants Manchester United. A first year scholar, Oyedele was named in the starting lineup in the ongoing game between Manchester United and Young Boys at Leigh Sports Village Stadium. Wearing the number 83 o...
Nigeria-eligible midfielder added to Man Utd Champions League squad pre-Young Boys
Published: December 08, 2021
Shola Shoretire is seemingly in contention to make his Champions League debut when Manchester United tackle Swiss opponents Young Boys at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The Anglo-Nigerian attacking midfielder has been added to United's Champions League roster via the List B ahead of the meeting against the Super League ch...
Irish-Nigerian teenager in the running for West Ham United Goal of the Month
Published: December 07, 2021
Voting is now open for West Ham United's Goal of the Month award for November 2021 and a player of Nigerian descent, Armstrong Okoflex is in contention for the accolade. Six goals from the first team, Women's team and development squad have been nominated. Okoflex has made the shortlist for his goal in West Ham's ...
Two players of Nigerian descent named in latest SPFL Team of the Week
Published: December 07, 2021
Craig Fowler from a View From The Terrace has published his latest Team of the Week on the official website of the Scottish Professional Football League, with two players of Nigerian descent making the cut. Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo and Greenock Morton striker Gozie Ugwu have both been recognized after t...
Balogun has three Leagues in mind ahead of temporary departure from Arsenal
Published: December 07, 2021
English Premier League side Arsenal have sanctioned the temporary departure of Anglo-American-Nigerian center forward Folarin Balogun away from the Emirates Stadium in the January transfer window. The England U21 international committed his long-term future to his boyhood club by signing a contract extension in April...